The granddaddy of them all is three-decade old El Toro Taco, a big restaurant tucked among antique shops in Homestead's small downtown that's decorated by paintings of Mexican field workers, Latin celebrities photos, Mexican pottery and Aztec dolls.

Try the spicy menudo soup, made from beef tripe, dried oregano, epazote, ground chile flakes, lime juice, cilantro and chopped onion. Choose from a wide selection of tortilla-based dishes with beef or chicken filling or go for the Bistec Ranchero, an 8-ounce T-bone steak. Most main dishes include rice and refried beans.

The restaurant is BYOB, and many customers come toting their favorite Mexican beers. Every table gets free tortilla chips and fresh, chunky salsa.

Chorizo con huevo breakfast $5 (until noon), soups $5.25, appetizer platter $7.50, chicken or beef tacos, enchiladas, tostadas and tamales $1.95 a la carte or up to $7.50 as a meal.